Selling a property

You need to be motivated to move.
It’s not uncommon for people who don’t necessarily need to move to be reluctant to leave and they find reasons to turn down very good offers. 

The property must be well presented.
No house is perfect. Unless you’re selling a property for renovation, fix the obvious problems, de-clutter as much as possible and give it a good clean. 

You must be willing to have a ‘For Sale’ board outside.
It’s an important arm of our marketing strategy to attract passers-by and shows you are serious. 

The price you ask must reflect the current market conditions and not be grossly inflated. 
An inflated price will cause a property to stick and eventually stagnate on the market which wastes yours, ours and potential buyers‘ time. 

You must be willing to pay our fees.
Thompson Estates is not the cheapest agent, however our fees reflect the higher level of service you will get and are, therefore, nonnegotiable.  We work very hard to get your property sold as quickly as possible and it represents real value for money. Please don’t ask us to reduce the fee – we’re not prepared to compromise our level of service to you.
Sole agents 1.5% Multi agents 2% 

Choosing an agent.
It’s a false economy to go with agencies offering low commissions, as they need to guarantee a certain level of volume to secure a high turnover of properties to keep going. They sign you up and then move on to getting the next instruction without so much as a backward glance. With low fees, there’s usually little money in the business to afford good training for the staff, especially in negotiating the maximum price possible for the seller, or in sales chasing, which means sales can drag on for months and you end up doing all the work chasing solicitors. 

Working together.
By instructing Thompson Estates to sell your property for you, you can be assured we are fully committed to achieving the best possible price. Furthermore we promise to keep you fully informed of all developments that may occur during the sale process.  In return you must be fully committed to us, which means taking our advice, being willing to accommodate all viewings and keeping your property looking good, even if that means being flexible with your schedule for a few weeks until you receive an offer.  Selling your property is a huge, life-changing event and you will have to adapt your life a little to make it happen. 

Remember.
A high percentage of sales that are neglected end up being abandoned before exchange of contracts. Paying more to ensure everything is looked after is definitely worth it. We won’t forget you.